The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-17
A SPEECH BY QUEEN VIC.
SHE PRORoGUES PARLIAMENT
UNTIL NOV. 20.

Settlement of the Afghanistan Bound
ary Dispute Withdrawal of the
Troops From Egypt Still Uncertain
Arbitration of the Dispute About the
Fisheries.
LONDON, Sept. 16.-A black rod summon
ed the members of the House of Commons
to the House of Lords where the Lord
Chancellor read the Queens speech pro-
roguing Parliament. The prorogation is
until November GOTH Following is the
Queens speech closing the session;
My LORDS AND GENTLEMEN-Ny relations with
other powers continue friendly.
The protracted negotiations between Russia
and myself regarding the frontier, which we
should agree to recognize as the northern limit
of Afghanistan, have been brought TO a salts
factory termination The Ameer readily ac-
will powerfully conduce to maintenance of dur
able peace in Central Asia.
The treaty between Great Britain and China,
with reference to the relations betweenC China and
Burmah has been ratified The confident hope
expressed that general pacification of Durmah
would be effected during the present year has
been fully realized. Settled government is being
gradually introduced in its remoter districts.
EGYpT's OCCUPATION.
The convention which was concluded between
Turkey and myself for the purpose of defining
the conditions under which 1t would be possible
for me TO undertake the withdrawal of my
troops from Egypt at flxed date has not been
ratified by the Sultan The course of action i'm.
posed upon me by my obligations to the ruler
of the people OF Egypt remains unchanged.
The presence of my forces has secured to
Egypt the blessings of tranquility and
has enabled me to etfectually support the Khe.
dives efforts to promote good government and
the prosperity of his people.
l have agreed with the President of the
IInifad n n commission
the difficult questions respecting the North
American fisheries which have recently been
discussed by the two nations
With singular satisfaction, mention the as
semblage of the first conference of representa-
tives of my colonies ever heldin London Their
deliberations directed to many matters of deep
practical interest to their respective oommuni-
ties, and conducted in q spirit of hearty,
cooperation will, doubt not add strength to
the affection by which various parts of my em-
pire are bound together.
The Queen thanks the House of Commons
for the liberal provision for the public SER
vice, ard continues:
There is some ground for hoping that the
grave depression under which all commercial
and industrial interests have lain SO long, is as
Stunning less severe character, ! deeply greve
ing under which large portions of the agricultu-
raj community continue to labor.
THE IRISH QUESTION.
The wants and difficulties of Ireland have oc-
cupied your close attention during the pro
tracted session. trust the remedies your wis
dom has provided will gradually effect com
plete restoration Of order Ia Ireland and give
renewed encouragement to peaceful industry
In order to pass them it has been necessary to
postpone many important measures affecting
other parts of the kingdom, which, doubtless,
you will be able to without hindrance at
the coming session. 80
After reference to allotments, coal mines,
merchandise marks and criminal procedure
in the Scotland acts, the Queen concludes:
This year, the fftieth anniversary of my
reign, has been the occasion of the ex
preston of fervent loyalty which has deeply
touched me. L am indeed truly thankful FOR
the warm, hearty proofs of affection
which have reached me from all classes. In
thanking God for the blessings he has vouch-
safed me and my country / trust I may be
spared to continue to reign over loving, faith
full and united people.